AO-27 Transatlantic QSO

Many thanks to Luther, W4FIX, for my first Transatlantic QSO on AO-27.
Fairly weak signals here but absolutely clear. Not bad at all for using
his HH with the Arrow yagi on that cliff top :)
Apologies to Joe, N1ZBK. I heard you call but I was losing the bird fast
by then so maybe we can try again on another suitable pass.
Also heard was a KA (didn't write down the whole callsign).
Much clearer than when the bird is over Europe and some people are using
it for gossiping right through the pass - unless the bird is capturing
some FM activity where it shouldn't even be in the band.
Equipment used here:
IC-821H running just under 10W. 9el Tonna uplink and 19el Tonna downlink
- both vertical polarisation). 70cm preamp built in my 70cm linear (not
the ideal place for it I know!) Some trees and buildings partially
obstructing the path.
Range about 2700Km and elevation about 6deg.
Thanks to Joe and Luther for arranging the sked.
John M1BTR (Lincolnshire, England)
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m1btr@midmarsh.demon.co.uk
QRV 6m 4m 2m 70cm 3cm Member: BATC RIG RSGB UKRS
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